ASSISTANT ENGINEER ELECTRIC UTILITY

 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, performs routine field and office engineering
 tasks involved in the design, maintenance and construction of
 electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and required systems concerned
 with generating and providing electrical energy and distributing
 same for such purposes as power, heat, and illumination; does
 related work.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Designs overhead and underground electrical distribution lines;
 makes system load studies and forecasts.

 Takes readings and computes efficiencies and various operating
 and incremental costs for generating units.

 Performs complex computations relating to interconnected
 operation.

 Assists in the design of mechanical systems, high voltage
 electrical substations, foundations and structures.

 Determines distribution transformer sizes and locations.

 Designs and coordinates system for current and over voltage
 protection.

 Designs and recommends outdoor and indoor lighting
 arrangement and equipment.

 Designs customer substations, metering and service arrangements.

 Prepares necessary written reports; maintains records and files.

 Conducts engineering cost studies.

 Prepares specifications for the purchase of material and equipment.

 Prepares engineering estimates on major projects involving
 generation station operation encompassing mechanical, hydraulic,
 electrical and structural engineering.

 Determines boiler efficiencies; prepares graphs and charts in
 conjunction with the determination of fuel rates.

 Recommends equipment modifications.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EDUCATION:

 Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
 Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

 NOTE:  Possession of a Professional Engineer's License or an 
 engineer-in-training certificate issued by the New Jersey State
 Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be
 substituted for the college degree.

 EXPERIENCE:

 One (1) year of experience in electrical engineering.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid 
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
 employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of mathematical, physical and engineering sciences.

 Knowledge of the civil, electrical and mechanical engineering
 problems involved in the design, maintenance and construction
 of electrical generating structures and/or systems.

 Knowledge of the techniques used to prepare graphs and charts.

 Ability to apply fundamental electrical, civil, and mechanical
 engineering concepts, theories and practices to achieve
 engineering objectives.

 Ability to organize assigned technical, civil, electrical or
 mechanical engineering work and develop effective work methods.

 Ability to prepare accurate and informative reports.

 Ability to organize analyzes, interpret and evaluate data in the
 solution of engineering problems.

 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
 with representatives of the utility company, other government 
 agencies, and interested citizens.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
 or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.  American
 Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable 
 forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long 
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
 made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
 such persons may not be eligible.

This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
00520
L
C
  
N/A
23
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 7/14/2012